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Light's Impressions (p. 345)


Step 1. Questions

Poets sometimes write about a beautiful sunrise or sunset. People often remember seeing a rainbow after the rain, or fireworks at night. There's something about light that is inspiring.

Write a personal narrative about an experience with light that has inspired you. You will begin by researching different forms of light. Here are some questions to guide your research:
  • What are some forms of light?
  • What forms of light do you see every day?
  • What memorable experience have you had with light?
  • How did it make you feel? Why was it memorable?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learn in the boxes.

You may use search engines to research other Web sites. You can also research light at the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your personal narrative.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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The Science of Light
What is light? This Teacher's Lab Web site for students has basic information about light. After you're done reading, click on LIGHT IN COLOR and LAWS OF LIGHT for some fun activities!
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Beginnings and Endings
This Web site is dedicated to images of the Sun all around the world. Look at these beautiful photos of sunrises and sunsets and think about how the Sun affects you. Look at moonbeams and moonshine, too! The site comes from NOAA, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration.
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The Rainbow
This Franklin Institute Web page explains all about rainbows! It gives a good definition of rainbows and answers some common questions. Visit BACK TO LIGHT AND COLOR for background information on what we see and how we see it.
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